Silent Ransom Group Strikes Again: Law Firms Beware of The Not-So-Quiet Extortionists!
The FBI warns US law firms about the Silent Ransom Group, also known as Chatty Spider. This gang has switched from phishing emails to phone calls, impersonating IT staff. Their goal? To gain remote access, exfiltrate data, and demand ransom. Law firms, beware of these chatty cybercriminals!
Hot Take:
Law firms, it’s time to lawyer up! The Silent Ransom Group, a.k.a. Chatty Spider, is making the legal industry its playground. Who knew extortion could be so… telephonic?
Key Points:
- SRG, also known as Chatty Spider, Luna Moth, and UNC3753, has been active since 2022.
- Initially relied on phishing emails, now using direct phone calls as the attack vector.
- Primarily targets law firms but has also attacked medical and insurance sectors.
- Utilizes legitimate remote access tools, making detection difficult.
- FBI advises vigilance with unauthorized downloads and unsolicited communications.
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